After overseeing Bexar County elections for nearly two decades, Jacque Callanen is stepping down as elections administrator, with her resignation set to take effect in January 2025, a role she held through shifts and shudders in the electoral landscape. The county’s election commission has launched a search for her successor, retaining the services of Robert Half Executive Search to perform a nationwide quest for potential candidates; this executive search comes after a public comments session in June that put Callanen under scrutiny for what some perceived as a lack of transparency,
KSAT reports
.
The November presidential election was Callanen’s final act as Bexar County’s elections administrator and the commencement of Robert Half Executive Search’s new mission was announced this past Friday, Callanen who has been a stalwart figure in the county’s electoral process since the early 2000s, saw her tenure end after a meeting amidst public discontent and concerns over election integrity, this according to a statement obtained by
Headtopics
. The search firm is tasked with compiling a comprehensive list of eligible applicants and presenting it to the election commission within a 90-day deadline, as specified by the county press release, ensuring a swift and thorough vetting process.
In the wake of Callanen’s departure, the county looks to turn a new page, building on the legacy of an administrator who watched over the evolution of voting and voter engagement, amidst ever-changing technological and social landscapes. “I’m very, very proud of what we’ve had,” Callanen said, defending her record and the integrity of the elections department during her tenure, highlighting a career marked by commitment even as it drew to a close amid critique, according to
KSAT
reports.
The Bexar County Election Commission, with help from Robert Half Executive Search, is working to bring in new leadership and address transparency concerns raised by the public. This effort offers Bexar County a chance to improve its election administration.
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